The question presented here is whether a one-judge trial court, at the time of the proceeding herein complained of, upon a plea of guilty to "homicide generally" by an accused charged with first degree murder, had jurisdiction to hear evidence, determine the degree of the crime and sentence accused in the absence of a written waiver of trial by jury as provided for by Section 13442-4, General Code....
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